NGD: Bizen Korina Junior

[currypowder]

I think there are a few around here who appreciate a single cut, wrap tail Korina Junior, so I thought I'd share.

Bizen Works is a high end Japanese builder from the former factory manager of the Zemaitis Custom Shop. I've been aware of them, but haven't had the chance to own one, until now. 

Their "Burned' series of guitars are loosely based on Les Pauls, but not exact clones. They have a beveled back, aa heel less neck joint and different inlays. But the materials are top notch and the quality of workmanship is fantastic.

This is a Korina Junior with a one piece Korina body & neck and a dark Brazilian RW fretboard. The pickup is made by Bizen and has a low output vintage tone. This particular model was also factory aged for a guitar show in Japan, which is not something that they normally do. I would say the relicing is just OK, a little too much buckle rash, IMO.

But, oh my, does it play and sound good. The neck is nice and chunky with a subtle soft V at the nut going to a C up the neck. 

The guy who traded me prefers his Korina guitars to be fairly uniform in their appearance, but I like the dark mineral streaking it has.

 

[BoogieMKIIA]

I like black and orange streaks in Korina. Searched for awhile to find boards for my Boogie cab. But also like clean Korina.

I’m playing at Gerstle’s Saturday 3/29 if you happen to be about in Louisville.

[DaveH]

That's beautiful